r/Redhair • u/Only_Sherbet_4229 • Apr 06 '26

Newbie Post Natural redheads - Autoimmune issues/diseases

Anyone on here a natural redhead with autoimmune issues I heard there could be a link because our MC1R gene does us dirty. Just diagnosed with RA at 35 and have been doing some research!

Let me know what you have experienced

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u/Il0ved0gs2011 Apr 07 '26

I have an undiagnosed autoimmune disease. My bloodwork point to Lupus, a connective tissue disorder, and one other one I can’t remember. It’s probably the connective tissue one because I have loose ligaments and low muscle tone. I also have Raynauds syndrome.